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Showing questions under the heading Social Welfare Appeals.

225 questions match, newest first.

George Lawlor Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Social
1206. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be reached in respect of a 317 review of both applications for domiciliary care allowance (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42923/26]
Aengus Ó Snodaigh Written 26 May 2026 · to Social
772. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update in relation to an appeal (details supplied). [40210/26]
Michael Cahill Written 19 May 2026 · to Social
678. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection to urgently process and allow for an additional need's payment for a person (details supplied) who has submitted a file for review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37193/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 12 May 2026 · to Social
758. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on an appeal for supplementary welfare allowance for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34666/26]
Darren O'Rourke Oral 30 Apr 2026 · to Social
9. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Social Protection the number and percentage of disability allowance decisions that are appealed; the number and percentage of decisions that are overturned on appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29507/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 30 Apr 2026 · to Social
71. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Social Protection the average and the longest waiting times for domiciliary care allowance appeals in Kildare north; whether such appeals are prioritised by the age of the child; whether consideration has been given to expediting appeals in cases involving children under five years-of-age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31273/26]
Brian Brennan Written 30 Apr 2026 · to Social
361. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Social Protection if taking into account the on-going case of a person (details supplied) their weekly pension deduction and the overpayment decision will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31751/26]
Natasha Newsome Drennan Written 29 Apr 2026 · to Social
188. Deputy Natasha Newsome Drennan asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update into progress of the section 318 review of (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31470/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 15 Apr 2026 · to Social
278. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); the status of their fuel allowance application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27403/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 15 Apr 2026 · to Social
279. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); the status of their fuel allowance application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27409/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 15 Apr 2026 · to Social
281. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); the status of their disability allowance application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27414/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Social
1192. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if he will provide an update on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19638/26]
Thomas Gould Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Social
35. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Social Protection the percentage of domiciliary carer's allowance rejections that were overturned on appeal in Cork in 2025. [14269/26]
Joe Neville Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Social
58. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Social Protection his Department’s current wait times on social welfare appeal decisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15648/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Social
717. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will provide an update on the appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14775/26]
William Aird Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Social
727. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of social welfare payment appeals being processed by his Department for the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15170/26]
William Aird Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Social
728. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Social Protection the current waiting time for a decision on a social welfare payment appeal; the measures being made by his Department to streamline and improve the appeal process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15171/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Social
731. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will provide an update on the appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15190/26]
Keira Keogh Written 19 Feb 2026 · to Social
425. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Social Protection the specific reasons an application (details supplied) and subsequent appeals, for carer’s allowance were refused; if the applicant will receive back pay; if the person must submit a new application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13527/26]
Colm Burke Written 12 Feb 2026 · to Social
449. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection if a domiciliary care allowance review for a mother in respect of her daughter (details supplied) has been lodged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11259/26]
Natasha Newsome Drennan Written 15 Jan 2026 · to Social
73. Deputy Natasha Newsome Drennan asked the Minister for Social Protection the average time for a section 318 review to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1781/26]
Albert Dolan Written 15 Jan 2026 · to Social
416. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures being taken to reduce waiting times for appeals within the social welfare appeals office; his plans to improve communication with appellants during the appeals process, including the provision of timely updates on the status of their appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1782/26]
Brian Brennan Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Social
1564. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current status of the carers allowance review for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1183/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Social
1565. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if the decision can be expedited given the person’s financial difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1311/26]
Louise O'Reilly Written 27 Nov 2025 · to Social
397. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is aware that information relevant to an appeal of a refusal to award DCA to a parent can take time to obtain; if he is further aware that sometimes, parents need to submit additional information while the appeal is submitted and pending; if he can advise whether this can be done right up to the decision on the appeal being made; and if he wil…